AAC Resources

 The above graphic is from AAC TechConnect.




When working with students who are using any form of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC), it is important to teach several components when using a device. These may be good areas to focus on when writing an IEP: 



How to operate the device and take care of it as independently as possible


How to communicate with it, (Eyes, Ears,

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Writing to Demonstrate Knowledge - Alternative Supports for

A writing-to- demonstrate- knowledge assignment is one that teachers employ when they assign reports, essays, persuasive writing letters and papers, and research papers.

When writing to demonstrate knowledge, students show what they have learned by synthesizing information and explaining their understanding of concepts and ideas. Students write for an audience with a specific purpose. But

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Building Mouse Skills

Helping students to develop mouse skills can be a challenge. There are free activities online for helping children to build mouse skills. There are games and various drawing programs (see previous posting "Sites to Support Students with Special Needs" for a listing of drawing programs) that provide simple mouse practice for the beginning mouser. Below you will find some activities designed

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100 Web Tools to Enhance Collaboration

100 Web Tools to Enhance Collaboration 


I love this list by Ozge Karaoglu. Talk about getting people talking! How much fun would kids have using some of these tools in their classrooms. My favorites are listed below.


CoSketch is another whiteboard that you can collaborate to visualize your ideas and share them as images. The good thing is that, you don't have to register or install anything

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Methods and Materials to Support Handwriting

A CONTINUUM OF CONSIDERATIONS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
For the Mechanics of Writing




Handwriting is a complex skill involving visual perceptual,
neuromuscular, and motor components. The labor-intensive motor aspect of
writing includes: holding the writing utensil; stabilizing the paper;
visually guiding the hand; moving the writing utensil along the paper;
visual recall of the letter;

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Disability Manners